What is SousVide?

Sous Vide (pronounced
sue-veed) is literally translated to "under pressure" in the French language, and is a great way to describe the cooking process behind SousVide Supreme products. Sous-Vide has been utilized as a well known technique by chefs worldwide for a long time now. J.L. Hufford is proud to bring this incredible cooking method to your home through the incredible and easy-to-use SousVide Supreme Water Oven

More about the SousVide Supreme Water Oven

With decades of experience in a cooking technique that has taken the culinary world by storm, SousVide has released a large line of products that make it easier than ever before to experience gourmet taste with hardly any of the work! The steps to proper Sous-Vide cooking are simple: Season and Vacuum-Seal your Food, Drop it into the Sousvide Supreme at the proper temperature, and let this machine work its magic!

With only 30 minutes of hands on time, even a true novice in the kitchen can turn out a dish that will rival even the greatest chefs without the big time equipment! Sous Vide cooking requires no skill - The water oven does most of the work by itself with only a few steps that even a beginner can master:

Season: Season the food with your favorite herbs and spices.

Seal: Vacuum seal foods in a food grade cooking pouch.

Simmer: Drop the sealed pouch into the water oven.

Serve: Plate directly from the pouch or briefly sear to provide the perfect crunch.

The Sous Vide method is an exciting way to cook your food and is sure to provide you with much different and much better results. Foods cooked Sous Vide develop flavors and textures that simply cannot be duplicated using any other traditional cooking method. Natural flavor and juices are infused into the food while in the cooking pouch resulting in comparable flavors and texture easily. All beneficial nutrients found in food are retained in the pouches, compared to traditional cooking methods where the nutrients either evaporate or are left in the bottom of the pan. The beauty of this simple machine is that now anyone can cook food to perfection, and the minimal hands on cooking time will certainly leave you with more wiggle room in your schedule. Like your very own personal chef, the SousVide Supreme cooks during the workday or even overnight to give you maximum flexibility

More about the SousVide Supreme Vacuum Sealer

The SousVide Supreme Handheld Vacuum Sealer offers and affordable, convenient, and efficient way to seal and package foods for cooking on the SousVide line of water oven or for packaging food or dry goods for storage.

Using and Caring For Your SousVide Supreme Water Oven

Using your Sousvide Supreme Water Oven

Important Safeguards

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including all of the following:

Read all instructions carefully before using the machine.

Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. The lid and lid handles may get hot while cooking; use of an oven mitt when handling is advised.

To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or whole unit in water or other liquid.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with appliance.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities. This includes children.

Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow machine to cool before putting in or taking out parts or to empty the unit.

Do not attempt to operate the unit without sufficient water in the bath.

Do not overfill the water bath.

Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or any time after the appliance malfunctions or is damaged.

The use of accessory attachments not recommended by EADES APPLIANCES TECHNOLOGY may cause fire, electrical shock or injury.

Do not use outdoors.

Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter. Also, do not allow cord to come into contact with heated surfaces.

Do not place unit on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot water or other hot liquids, including the SousVide Supreme Water Oven.

Take care when removing the lid while the unit is on as hot water may collect under the lid.

Do not use this appliance for other than intended use.

To disconnect, press the OFF button for three (3) seconds to turn off, then remove plug from wall outlet.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

Polarized Plug: This appliance may have a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet in only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way. If the plug fits loosely into the AC outlet or if the AC outlet feels warm, do not use that outlet. Connect only to a power supply that a corresponding voltage for the machine you are trying to use. To ensure continued protection against electric shock, connect only to properly grounded outlets.

Caution for Countertops: Some countertops, especially the Corian brand, and other surfaces are not designed to withstand the slow heat generated by your SousVide Supreme water oven.

Do Not Attempt To Disassemble: There are no user-serviceable parts inside the appliance. Do not attempt to service this product. Do not immerse base in water or other liquid. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from entanglement or tripping over a longer cord. AN EXTENSION CORD MAY BE USED WITH CARE; HOWEVER, THE MARKED ELECTRICAL RATING SHOULD BE AT LEAST AS GREAT AS THE ELECTRICAL RATING OF THE APPLIANCE THAT YOU ARE ATTEMPTING TO USE. Any extension cord that is used should not be allowed to drape over the counter or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.

Initial Use Note: During initial use of this appliance, some slight smoke and/or odor may be detected. This is normal with many heating appliances and will not recur after a few uses.

Disposal: Do NOT dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste or take to the landfill. As with all other electronic appliances, please dispose of this product responsibly and in accordance with the regulations governing recycling and disposal of electronics in your community.

Getting to know your SousVide Supreme Countertop Gourmet Water Oven

Your SousVide Supreme water oven comes complete with the following items:

Lid: When flipped over converts into a drip tray/basin to provide a stable vessel into which the food pouches, once removed from the bath, can drain and is also useful for transport to oven, stovetop, or grill for any finishing steps.

Insulating lid blanket: This component helps to minimize heat loss through the lid and can double as an insulating pad to protect countertop from the heat of the lid once removed.

Water Bath: Approximately 11.5-liter capacity of food and water when filled to the MAX line.

Asymmetric (Offset) Handles: designed for ease of carrying the SousVide Supreme Water Oven and to facilitate pouring from the corner to empty the water bath after it has cooled completely.

Power Socket: Attachment point found at the rear of the machine and is used for connecting the electrical cord into the unit.

Control Panel Display:This display panel features all of the buttons and switches you will need to operate your water oven

Universal (Pouch) Rack: When cooking more than two pouches in your water oven, use the pouch rack to arrange the pouches vertically or stacked in the bath for even cooking. Be sure that all food placed in the racks is completely submerged beneath the water during cooking.

Setting the Machine for Use

Be sure water bath contains minimum amount of water before starting the machine.

Properly insert the electrical cord into the power socket on the back of the machine and plug it into the wall socket.

Press and hold the 'Power on/off' button for 3 seconds to turn the machine on. You should feel a slight "click" and hear a tone.

The water temperature indicator light should illuminate and the display will read the current temperature of the water in the bath.

To set the desired temperature, press the 'Set-Temp' button. The 'set' temperature indicator light will illuminate. The default temperature of 140°F/60°C should appear. Using the 'increase/decrease' toggle arrows, increase (+) the temperature or decrease (-) the temperature to set your desired target temperature for cooking. When you have reached the target temperature on the display, press START button to begin heating the water to that temperature. An audible alert sounds as the bath begins to heat. The 'heating' indicator light will illuminate red until the target temperature is reached, at which time it will turn green. (Audible alarm, a repeating beep at 1-second intervals, will also indicate that the target temperature has been reached.)

Setting the Countdown 'Timer' function is not necessary to operate the machine. The heating element will operate regardless of whether the timer function has been set. Except when cooking tender or delicate foods at target temperatures that exceed their normal serving temperatures - during which timing the cooking of your food pouch could be critical to prevent overcooking - precise timing of Sous Vide cooking usually is not necessary. to use the timer:

Wait to set the timer until the water bath in your SousVide Supreme has reached the desired target cooking temperature and you are ready to place the food pouches into the water bath.

To use the timer function, press the 'Set Timer' button. Time value in minutes will appear in the display window.

Increase/decrease time setting using the +/- arrows. The time displayed will change in 1-minute increments to 30 minutes, then will speed.

When the desired length of cooking time has been reached, press START button to begin timing. After a few seconds the display will return to display the water bath temperature. To view remaining time at any point in the cooking process, press 'Set Timer' button.

Cleaning your SousVide Supreme Water Oven

Instructions for Cleaning

Do not leave water sitting in the bath after use. Allow water bath to cool, remove racks, and using the offset handles for stability, pour the bath contents down a sink drain.

Dry interior with a soft, clean cloth.

Periodically - or in the event of a cooking pouch rupture - you may need to clean the water bath of your SousVide Supreme water oven. Use a soft cloth or sponge and mild soapy water to wipe our the interior of the bath. Rinse with clear, clean water and, using the offset handles, pour the water out from the corner.

Never immerse the SousVide Supreme unit in water or other liquid for cleaning or rinsing.

Never use abrasives or harsh chemicals to clean your SousVide Supreme water oven.

Never put the unit in the dishwasher.

Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized SousVide Supreme Water Oven service representative.

Special Note:This product also includes the SousVide Supreme Vacuum Sealer -- Please refer to the instructions included with your product for more details on using and caring for this vacuum sealer.